Description
Elevate your style with this wearable 3D-printed Japanese Oni mask, crafted from durable black, green and red ABS for a bold, striking look. Designed for comfort, the mask features carefully placed nose holes to ensure easy breathing while you wear it.
Information about what an Oni Mask is:
An Oni Mask is a traditional Japanese mask that depicts an oni, a mythical creature from Japanese folklore often likened to demons or ogres.
Cultural Significance:
- Festivals and Performance: Oni masks are prominently featured during various Japanese festivals, particularly during the Setsubun festival, which marks the beginning of spring. During Setsubun, people throw beans to drive away the oni, symbolizing the removal of bad luck or evil spirits.
- Noh and Kabuki Theatre: In traditional Noh and Kabuki plays, oni masks might be used to represent villainous characters or supernatural beings.
Modern Use:
- Decoration: Oni masks are not only used in cultural contexts but have also become popular as decorative items, in cosplay, or as part of Halloween costumes in the West.
- Symbolism: They continue to symbolize protection against misfortune and are sometimes placed at entrances to homes or buildings to ward off evil.
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